Let's make this birthday one to remember.

44 years old (Born on February 27, 1981)

Happy Birthday, Noam Pikelny! May your day be filled with more joy than a banjo player's fingers have calluses. From dazzling us in The Punch Brothers to grooving along with Leftover Salmon and The John Cowan Band, you've proven that the banjo isn't just an instrument—it's a lifestyle choice.

Your award-winning picking has inspired countless musicians (and confused many non-musicians). Here's hoping this year brings you even more Grammy nods, sold-out shows, and perhaps fewer jokes about "Deliverance." Keep strumming strong; after all, you're proof that one can indeed achieve greatness armed only with five strings and impeccable timing!